Dental Hygienist Program

The dental hygienist program at Moreno Valley College prepares students for careers as a clinician, oral health care education, health promoter, consumer advocate, administrator, or researcher. The program focuses on cleaning teeth, providing oral health education and treatment counseling, identify oral pathologies and injuries, and manage dental hygiene practices. Program courses include: dental anatomy, microbiology, pathology, dental hygiene theory and techniques, equipment operation and maintenance, dental materials, radiology, office management, supervised clinical training, and professional standards. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer dental hygienist program.

The Dental Hygienist program at Moreno Valley College is accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation for more than 22 years.

Moreno Valley College

400 Highland Avenue, Lewistown, PA

Moreno Valley College, located in Moreno Valley, California, established in 2010 to provide additional support in the Riverside Community College District. The school is also a member of the California Community Colleges System, which operates and funds 112 two year institutions throughout the state, of which the school is the 11th. The school was given accreditation in 2010 and meets the standards of a two year college established by the state. The school is joined by Riverside City College and Norco College in forming the Riverside Community College District.

Academics

Students attending Moreno Valley College will be able to choose from programs that allow for academic transfer or career training offered by the institution. Academic transfer is accomplished through the completion of a curriculum that matched the first two years of a four year education, followed by applying to four year institutions to continue that education and eventually earn a degree. Students applying to California institutions will find transfer agreements in place that ease or guarantee admission to public institutions in the UC or CSU systems. Application to out of state or private schools will require varying admissions standards to be met and should be discussed with a counselor.

Career training programs focus on high demand fields that allow students to enter the workforce upon completion to pursue long term employment. Individuals will receive a mixture of traditional and practical education, with practical courses providing a safe controlled environment for the development of skills and abilities necessary to perform duties in a given field. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or degree upon completion.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Dental Assistant
• Liberal Arts
• Human Services
• Medical Assistant

Admissions and Financial Aid

Moreno Valley College is an open enrollment institution that allows any individual to enroll if he or she meets the minimum criteria for enrollment, completes an application, and pays associated fees. Students should be at least eighteen years of age or have a high school diploma or equivalent, and they should provide transcripts and test scores if available. Additionally, participation in orientation and meeting with a counselor is encouraged in order to become familiar with the campus and to discuss program enrollment and personal goals. Students may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration in order to determine the starting level of general education courses the student must take.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Aid is awarded based on need which is determined through the information a student provides on their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which will then be used by the financial aid department to determine aid program eligibility and awards when constructing a financial aid packet. Scholarships may also be pursued from private, non-school sources through application, and may be awarded for a variety of reasons. Aid must be applied for prior to each semester and should be submitted in a timely fashion to ensure that aid is received when needed.

Students Enrolled in the Dental Hygienist Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Moreno Valley College offers an associate's degree program in dental hygienist.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Dental Hygienists

Description

Clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. May educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop x rays, or apply fluoride or sealants.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, dental hygienists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 18.6% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).